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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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